Bachelor of Science (BSc) Bioinformatics, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur

Bioinformatics is a cutting edge convergence of two rapidly changing areas of science and technology – biotechnology (genetics, molecular biology and biochemistry) and information technology. Modern approaches to biological and medical research have created many new opportunities for biologists and computer scientists. Be it creating new computing systems, or discovering the cure for cancer, the need for people with bioinformatics knowledge and skills has never been greater.

This programme is a major in Bioinformatics. Upon graduation, candidates will be conferred with Bachelor of Science degree.

Career Opportunities

  • Bioinformatics Researcher
  • Laboratory Facilities Manager
  • Pharmaceutical Research Technician
  • Research Data Technician
  • Teacher / Professor

Course Modules

Core Subjects:

  • Professional Morals and Ethics
  • Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization (TITAS) (Paper I & II)
  • Information Skills
  • Thinking and Communication Skills
  • The Origin and Fundamentals of Science
  • Science, Culture and Religion
  • Science and Current Society
  • Biostatistics / Statistics
  • Biological Systems and Processes
  • Introductory Bioinformatics
  • Computer Operating Systems
  • Computer networks
  • Information System
  • Mathematics in Biology
  • Systematic Analysis of Organisms
  • Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
  • Computer Programming
  • Adaptive System
  • Structure and Development of Database
  • Molecular Sequencing Analysis
  • Biomolecular Modelling
  • Image and Graphic Processing
  • Multimedia Composition
  • Genomics
  • Health Informatics
  • The Use of Adaptive System in Programming
  • Instrumentation and Informatics Ecology
  • The Informatics of Genetic Resources
  • Topics in Bioinformatics
  • Industrial Training in Bioinformatics

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University of Malaya Contact Details

Address:
Institute of Biological Sciences
Faculty of Science
University of Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.

Phone: +6(03)7967 4118
Fax: +6(03)7967 4178

Email: ketua_isb@um.edu.my
Website: http://fs.um.edu.my